How to handle threatened miscarriage in the first 3 months

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The article is professionally consulted by an Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital

1. What is the phenomenon of threatened miscarriage?

Threatening miscarriage in the first 3 months of pregnancy can lead to miscarriage. Threatened miscarriage is a condition in which the fetus is still alive and has not been removed from the lining of the uterus and grown in the uterine cavity, but the pregnant woman has symptoms such as abdominal pain and bleeding. If this condition is detected and treated early, the child can be saved.
Usually threatened miscarriage is only common in the first 3 months of pregnancy or 4-6 months of pregnancy, the cervix is ​​not open, when the fertilized egg implants in the uterus, it is uncertain, so the pregnancy will be easily affected. Slough off. After that, this phenomenon will no longer be common. When the fetus is 6 months old, a woman with abdominal pain in labor but the cervix is ​​not dilated is a threat of premature birth.
The phenomenon of threatened miscarriage can occur due to causes such as:
Chromosomal abnormalities, mother-child blood group incompatibility; Pregnant women with diseases of high fever, heart failure, uterine disease, will increase the risk of threatened miscarriage; Pregnant women are debilitated due to overwork and poor diet.

2. Recognizing signs of threatened miscarriage

Signs of threatened miscarriage such as:
Vaginal bleeding occurs, usually the blood will be red or black mixed with mucus; Lower abdominal pain; Backache; Vaginal bleeding (bright or crimson); The cervix is ​​long and closed. The body of the uterus is large and soft, corresponding to the gestational age.

3. How to handle threatened miscarriage in the first 3 months

Threat of miscarriage occurs mostly because pregnant mothers are exhausted and physically weak. Therefore, when threatened with miscarriage, pregnant women should pay attention to rest, relax, avoid stress, and exercise a lot. In addition, pregnant women can take the following notes to protect the fetus in the first 3 months of pregnancy:
Gentle exercise: Pregnant women can spend 30 minutes a day walking, practicing yoga to be healthier. , stay in a good mood and give birth easier later in pregnancy; Avoid belly rubs or self-examination, which can irritate the cervix and cause miscarriage; Avoid sex during this time; Complete nutritional supplements such as eating lots of green vegetables and fruits, low in fat, not eating rare and raw foods. Pregnant women can eat nutritious food such as carp porridge, lotus seed tea; Do not drink alcohol, beer or smoke under any circumstances; Pregnancy examination ; Use the right medicine prescribed by the doctor to keep the fetus.

4. Prevention of threatened miscarriage

The pregnancy process always faces many dangers, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy because the fetus has not been firmly implanted in the mother's womb. Therefore, pregnant women need to be very careful with the abnormal phenomena of the body such as bleeding. Bleeding can signal a threatened miscarriage. Pregnant women can actively take a number of preventive measures such as:
Go to antenatal care on a regular basis to monitor the health of the fetus as well as receive instructions on how to take care of the pregnancy properly. Supplementing with folic acid, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, helps to enhance the health of the pregnant woman as well as the brain development of the baby. Experts recommend that pregnant women should supplement with 400mg of folic acid in the first 3 months of pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Follow a nutritious and healthy diet such as eating lots of green vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, fish... In the first 3 months of pregnancy, abstinence is also quite important. Pregnant women should avoid some foods that are easy to cause miscarriage such as: wormwood, papaya, pineapple, spinach. Avoid using stimulants such as alcohol, beer, tobacco, other alcoholic beverages. At the same time, you should not or limit eating foods such as raw meat, rare eggs, raw, unwashed and unprocessed vegetables to reduce the risk of miscarriage and miscarriage. Drink enough water 2 liters per day: Drinking plenty of water will help fluids move easily throughout the body, reducing dangerous symptoms of pregnancy such as edema, constipation and fatigue.

Should exercise, exercise gently, but should not lie still for too long. Limit marital relations during the first trimester. If you have sex, it should be gentle, to avoid affecting the fetus. If you detect a missed period, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. It should not be for a long time because it may delay the detection of abnormal problems, making treatment untimely and not good for pregnant women. To protect the health of mother and baby during pregnancy, you should use maternity services at reputable medical facilities to monitor your health and detect abnormalities in your baby early.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy. When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of highly qualified doctors. Regular check-ups, early detection of abnormal problems. Maternity package helps to facilitate the birthing process. Newborns receive comprehensive care.

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